RSA vs AFG Today Match Prediction and Betting Tips, Odds and Live Score

RSA vs AFG Match Prediction & Analysis

After losing to New Zealand in their opening game, Afghanistan find themselves at number 4 in the points table, with every single game a must-win from here on.

5 teams are competing for the top two spots, with South Africa topping the chart with an exceptional NRR. A Proteas win in this match would diminish Afghanistan’s chances of progressing to the next stage.

South Africa have started strong with a big win over Canada at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. They have a dream team of pacers coupled with experienced players in the top order.

Afghanistan’s learning curve has been a long one, as it continues to repeat old mistakes. Rashid Khan will need to figure out a way to fix the death overs issue. Ziar Rahman Sharifi was expensive in the last game, and will be under pressure as he takes on the mighty Proteas in this match.

RSA vs AFG Betting News

RECENT PERFORMANCE

RSA

W L L W W

RSA

213/4 in 20.0 10.65

ICC WCT20 2026

South Africa beat Canada by 57 runs 09 Feb 2026

CAN

156/8 in 20.0 7.8

IND

240/6 in 20.0 12

ICCWCWARMUP

India beat South Africa by 30 runs 04 Feb 2026

RSA

210/7 in 20.0 10.5

RSA

118/6 in 10.0 11.8

SA vs WI 2026

West Indies beat South Africa by 6 runs (D/L) method 31 Jan 2026

WI

114/3 in 10.0 11.4

RSA

225/3 in 17.3 12.86

SA vs WI 2026

South Africa beat West Indies by 7 wickets 29 Jan 2026

WI

221/4 in 20.0 11.05

RSA

176/1 in 17.5 9.87

SA vs WI 2026

South Africa Won by 9 wickets 27 Jan 2026

WI

173/7 in 20.0 8.65

AFG

L W W L W

NZ

183/5 in 17.5 10.26

ICC WCT20 2026

New Zealand beat Afghanistan by 5 wickets 08 Feb 2026

AFG

182/6 in 20.0 9.1

AFG

182/6 in 20.0 9.1

ICCWCWARMUP

Afghanistan beat West Indies by 23 runs 04 Feb 2026

WI

159/7 in 20.0 7.95

AFG

184/6 in 20.0 9.2

ICCWCWARMUP

Afghanistan Won by 61 runs

02 Feb 2026

SCT

123/10 in 19.3 6.31

AFG

136/8 in 20.0 6.8

AFG vs WI 2026

West Indies beat Afghanistan by 15 runs 22 Jan 2026

WI

151/7 in 20.0 7.55

AFG

189/4 in 20.0 9.45

AFG vs WI 2026

Afghanistan beat West Indies by 39 runs 21 Jan 2026

WI

150/10 in 18.5 7.96

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

South Africa Preview

South Africa secured a convincing victory in their opening game of the tournament, beating Canada by 57 runs. This has helped their NRR greatly, allowing them to top the Group D points table.

The opening duo of Quinton de Kock and skipper Aiden Markram built a strong 70-run partnership after South Africa were put to bat first. Both opening batters have been striking at a rate of 170 and above in 2026.

As such, we expect them to deliver a strong start in the powerplay. 1xBet offers a good price for South Africa to have a higher score in the power play at 1.50.

The Proteas have played two T20Is at this venue in Ahmedabad, and scored 200+ in both outings. They lost to India in their first match here while chasing a 231-run target, with Quinton de Kock being the top batter with 65 off 25 balls.

In addition to the two openers being match-winners in their own right, the Proteas also have David Miller and Tristan Stubbs at 5 and 6. The batting order is deep and filled with big-hitters who can turn the game around at any point in the innings. The dream team of Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, and Marco Jansen will pose a threat to the promising batting lineup of Afghanistan.

Interesting Facts

Kagiso Rabada has been expensive in his last 8 innings, averaging 34 with an economy of 9.75.

Aiden Markram was dismissed by a spinner at this venue in both his outings so far

Afghanistan’s Mujeeb Ur Rahman is striking well in the powerplay lately, and will pose a threat to the Proteas skipper.

South Africa Predicted Playing XI:

Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi

Afghanistan Preview

Afghanistan were pretty impressive with the bat in their last game against New Zealand. While most of their key batters failed to make an impact, it was the veteran all-rounder Gulbadin Naib who stepped up with a 63 off a 35-ball knock at number 3.

The opening batter, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, is the one who needs to find his rhythm and lead Afghanistan with a strong performance. They also have promising players like Sediqullah Atal and Azamatullah Omarzai in the middle and lower middle order.

Consistency is a major issue for Afghanistan. However, considering the pitch conditions here, we expect their key batters to come good in this match. Though the opposition has a very tough bowling attack, the wicket at this stadium should allow Afghanistan to score 160 or more runs in the game.

1xBet offers 1.78 odds for both teams to score 160 or more runs in the game.

While Afghanistan might still deliver a good batting performance, they will struggle with the ball. Their pacers haven’t been consistent. Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan are the key wicket-takers in this squad.

Interesting Facts

Fazalhaq Farooqi has picked up one wicket in his two IPL games at this venue at a strike rate of 42 and an economy of 10 r.p.o.

Darwish Rasooli, the lower middle-order batter, averages 40 this year and has a strike rate of 150.

Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, Fazalhaq Farooqi

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

It will be a sunny day in Ahmedabad with a high of 31 degrees Celsius. It is a day game, and dew will not play a role in this match. The sunny and clear weather will allow for an even contest between bat and ball as far as the weather is concerned.

RSA vs AFG Pitch Report

It is a batting-friendly pitch with an average first innings score of 191 runs in the last 9 T20 internationals. There are plenty of runs on offer here, and the team batting first should aim for 210 or more runs to be in a winning position. Both teams have the batting strength to cross the 200-run mark, but we reckon Afghanistan is less likely to score 180 or more runs in this match.

Toss: To Bat

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